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Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

On Monday, Clerk Cash and Sheriff
Foulke drew from the jury box, accord>
ing to law, the following list of jurors,
for the Feb. term of common pleas:
GRAND JURORS. to appear Feb. 8.
Jas Brown, Stankley Gibbons, Pease
township; John Carlile, Richland; Hen
ry Day, RObt Branum. Mead; David
Brown, A G King. Wayne; Noble Tay-
lor Smith; Jos Douglass, Jos n Kennon,
Warren; Joel Walker. Jonathan Morris.
Geo Mitchell, Colerain: Isaac Shotwell
Flushing; JOS Coleman, Wheeling tip.
PETIT JURORS. to appear Feb. 10.
A NJ King, Flushing; A ] Smith, Co.
shen; John Gossett. Wheeling; John A
Wiley, ST, John S Hutchinson, Richland;
Nathan Steer, D S Adams. ColeraiD; Per.
ley Pickett, Warren; Z B Evans. R
Workman. Smith; . V Wallace, Mead
and W Kelly, Pultney.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

Mrs. PARKS. wife of Mr. VIM. Parks, re-
siding in this township, near Warnock't
station, after lingering illness died on
Sunday, at an advanced age. Deceased
Was the mother of Whiteford Parks
pastor of the Presbyterian church at
Hopedale. John Parks, Mrs. Mary J.
Lewis, George. and DR.. T. G. Parks. of
Flushing. She was woman endowed
with many christian virtues. In her
home life she was the loving compan-
ION aud tender and affectionate mother.
and as neighbor and friend she was
ever ready to minister to the wants of
the sick and distresse1 in her communi-
". The stricken family have the heart
felt sympathy of wide circle of friends
IN their bereavement.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE stockholders of the La Belle
Glass Co., Bridgeport. at their annual
meeting on Wednesday of last week
elected the following board of directors
r K Giffen, ] Nj Brown, e P Rhodes
David Brown, W A Allen, F C Robinson
and John McMechan. The board organ
lied by electiug Mr.. Giffen president
Addison Thompson secretary, and Har-
ry Northwood manager.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

PRESIDING ELDER PAINE wants the
Legislature to enact law to require
railroad companies to put an iron rail.
ing around the top of freight cars for
the better protection of hrakemen, whose
employment requires their presence fire.
Quently on the top of cars;-he also
thinks that other means of heating pas
senger coachps than by stoves. should be
provided. Possibly, if Legislators would
turn their pockets inside out occasional
ly, and empty them of railroad passes
they could consider without 'colored
spectacles, several matters pertaining to
railroads. which might inure to the pub
lie benefit.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

PEOPLE who have great schemes on
hand in the way of building improved
roads in this county with money trans
ferred from the county bridge fund
will be interested in knowing that after
the bridges already contracted for, and
in the process of construction are paiC
for, there will remain but about S650C
10 the bridge fund of the amount col
lected and to be collected for use dur
ing the current year and to meet con
tingencies
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Valuable Farm for Sale

WE will offer at public sale on Tuesday, March
w LIST, 1887, at 1 o'clock p. m, the farm owned
by the late Archibald Major, situate in Colerain
township, Belmont county, Ohio, on the Bridge
port and Cadiz pike, one-haf mile east OF Pleas
ant Grove, s1s miles from bridgeport. The farm
contains about 99h acres; lays we'll; well watered
well timbered; in good state of cultivation; the
greater part well set in grass On the farm there is
a large brick dwelling with seven rooms, a large
frame barn, with stable underneath, wagon she'd
crib, and all necessary out-buidings There il
also large limestone quarry on the premises, and
an apple orchard with good variety OF fruit
Terms of Sale-One-third cash, and balance in
two equal annual payments, with interest at per
cent, secured by mortgage on premises.
JANE A. MAJOR,
DAVID HAWTHORN,
12 23-td Executors.
eS-Eor further information call ON or address
DAVID HAWTHORN, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

The following is the program of Bel
mont Co. Teachers Association. to be
held at Bridgeport, Saturday, February,
3, 1887:
The Use and Abuse of Punishment
Mrs Jas Wiley, Maynard, o.
Discussion by c j Toland.
How to Treat Pupils s-Miss Alice Gun
-ningham. Bellaire.
Discussion by John F Hamilton.
Reading Nettie Eaton, Barnes
Vile.
Discussion by Miss Mary G Bundy.
Geography - Miss Mary Clayland,
Bridgeport.
Discussion by W r Butcher.
A. NJ. BROWN,
LIZZIE K. DUTTON,
j. w. CASsELL,
Ex Committee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

MRS. Jos. LUPToN. an estimable lady
of ColeraiD. died on Monday, from dys-
entery, aged about 81 years. A husband
and several children and number of
relatives are sorely stricken by her
death. Deceased was sister of Israel
Steer. an active and useful member of
the society of Friends, and her life was
an exempliication of the religion she
professed.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
An Answer Wanted.

Can any one bring US case of kidney o.
liver complaint that Electric Bitters will no
speedily cure? We say they cannot, as thous
ands of cases already permanently cured anC
will prove; Brigh's disease, diabetes, weak
back, or any urinary complaint quickly cured;
they purify the blood, regula.e the bowels
and act directly on the diseased parts; every
bottle guaranteed. For sale by Patterson &
Sons, st Clsirsville, at SOC bottle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Sheriff s Sale.
Belmont Common Pleas.
Home Building Association,
VS..
Alfred II, Short. ct al.

DURSUANT to an order of sale in the above en-
i titled case, issued and to me directed from the
court of common pleas, of Belmont county, Ohio
will offer at public SALE at the front door of the
court house, of said county, on
Monday, February 21st, 1887,
At o'clock p m, the following described real
estate to-wit:
Situated in the township of Pease, county of Bel
mont and state of Ohio, and being part of the
north half of section SO, of township 8, range of
the U. s. survey in Eastern Ohio, beginning in the
center of the National road and at the southwest
corner of the lands of Louis Steire thence magnetic
bearing north $40 west 325 chains thence south $50
west n links thence south 800 east S25 chains to the
center of said road thence north $50 east n links to
place of beginning, containing One-fOurth of an
acre of land and being the same premises conveyed
to the said Alfred H. Short by Jacob Ehni and wife
by deed dated April 1Sth 1882 and recorded in Bel
mont county record of deeds, volume 79, page 229.
Appraised at $500.
Terms-Cash. o. L. FOULkE, Sheriff.
By NJ. NJ. SCoTT, Deputy.
Geo. Duncan, Plff's Atty. 2O-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

The supreme court last week decided
the injunction cases of Conrad Troll and
others against the county treaursr, TO
prevent the collection of taxes for
building of the Northern railroad on
his property which Was annexed to the
corporation, after the act for the build
ing OF the road was passed. The su>
preme court decided the act constitu.
tional, and held the property for the
payment OF the taxes.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE Harrison county grand jury at
their recent session indicted six persons
for keeping ferrets. for the purpose of
catching rabbits. The lowest fine inn
posed by the law for keeping ferret.
for this purpose is S25. There is a
chance in this county for grand jury
to investigate as 10 why this sly little
creature is kept by certain individuals
The fact that the owner of land uses
his own ferret or grants permission to
have one used on his premises makes
the offense an indictable one.ali the same.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
TERMS AND PEsuUNs.

Inc weekly American single capy, one year. s1.Oo
copies, year and extra CODY Of the Weeklv S'N
% one year or Daily III months free -. 5Oo
lV copies U year, with % an extra copy of Weekly
~ copies year, with extra COPY of weekly -N
~ one year and daily nine months freA - ~ %
~ copies year, with an extra COPY of Weekly
and one copy of Daily one year, free -. 30 90
desired " MY 0-oiesS
Specimen copies set to any address. 1t is not
necessary Ior All the names in club to come from
one office. is it Necessary to sand an tbs naIO
at one time. - 'i' A'A-11eS
Send on the names as fast as received Remit
tances should be made by check postal money oTjar
or registered letter. as il is ansaf tn send n3D n
oru1nary letters, and the publisher cannot be ne
Spons1Ole for losses OccasiOned tharaH,-
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Road Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given to all whom it may con-
~ cern that petition will be presented to the
honorable board of Commissioners of Belmont
county, Ohio. at their regular meeting in March,
praying for the establishing of a county road in
Union township, leading from the county road on
section number 8, and commencing for the same at
the turn on said road at Theodore Hoge's gate;
thence east through the lands of Theodore Hoge,
district number 1, in said township; thence east
through the land of Taylor Vail to intersect the
county road, known the Vail road on Sec. No 21.
20-lt PETITIONERS.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

PROF. c. E. HITCHCOCK. formerly su
perintendent of our public schools, en-.
tered upon the duties of the Office OF
Superintendent of Instruction of Sumner
county. KaDs., to which be was elected
last fall, on Monday of last week. He
has purchased property in Wellington,
and removed with his family to bis new
home
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

Hon. L. DANFoRD. is in Caldwe this
week attending common pleas court
engaged 10 the trial of damage case 10
which Peter Ruple, who was recently
convicted of arson is defendent. The
amount claimed is $4,000 and is for
damage arising from the burning of a
barn. of which defendant was convicted.
Mr.. Danford is the attorney for the
defendant.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Jos. HAWKINS, a we'll known and uni.

Jos. HAWKINS. we'll known and uni
versally esteemed citizen of Benwood,
while walking along the B. s. o. rail
road track on Monday evening, on his
way to church. was struck by an engine
which knocked him down and passed
over him. killing him instantly. Both
legs were cut off, and his body was hor
ribly mangled. Deceased leaves a wife
and seven children.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

ANTHONY SLAY, 80 years ago resi-
dent of Wayne township. is visiting that
neighborhood for the first time since.
He is a brother of Mrs. VIM. Adair, of
New Castle, and of the widow Wiley, OF
Jerusalem. He resides in Southern Ne.
braska. and came through in buggy
drawn by team of mustangs.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Monday. February s1st, 1887,


Monday, February 21st, 1887,
At 1 o'clock D. m, the following described real
estate, to-wit:
FIRsT TRAcT-It being part of the northwest
quarter of section number II, township b, range l.
Smith township, Belmont county, Ohio, beginning
of said section 40 rods east of the northwest
ner of said section, and running thence east with
section line 81 3S rods to the northeast corner OF
tract of land owned bv I0ln Workman; thence south
with the west boundary OF said Workmans tract 1872
rods to the south boundary of said quarter; thence
with said south boundary west 5142 rods to point
400 rods east of southwest corner of the above
mentioned quarter; thence north parallel with sec
ton line 1888 rods to the place of beginning, con-
tanning 80 acres, 3S perches, more or less
SECOND TRACr-It being part of the northwest
quarter of section number IL, township D, range 4,
beginning for the same at the northwest corner of
said on; thence with the north boundary of said
section east 49O rods; thence south parallel with the
west boundary line of said section 1853 rods to the
the south boundary line of said quarter west 4sO to
the southwest corner of said section or quarter;
thence with west boundary line of said section north
1853 rods, containing acres, more or less.
THIRD TRACT-lt being part of -the southwest
quarter of section number II, township D, range I,
beginning for the q rods east of the northwest
corner of said quarter; thence east with north boun
diary line of said quarter S2S2 rods; thence south
52 rods to the road; thence north 65o west S.12
rods the place of beginning, containing IL
more or less.
Appraised at $3.50.
TERMS One third cash on day of sale; one-third
in one year. and one-third in two years, with in
terest secured by mortgage on premises sold.
OLIVER L. FOULKE, Sheriff.
By Nj. NJ. SCoTT, Deputy.
l.. Danford, Plffs Atty. lS-td
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
ADAM FAUpEL, The Democratic candi

ADAM FAUPEL, the Democratic candi-
date for sheriff at the last election, a
well known boot and shee dealer in
Bellsire. made an assignment on Mons
day to James c. Tallman, for the benefit
of crditors. The liabilities are placed
at from $4,000 to $4,000, and it is esti.
mated if anything bordering on fair
prices can be obtained for his quite
large stock of goods. there will be more
than sufficient assets to pay out. POssi-
bly,, MIR. Faupel may trace considera>
BILE portion of his misfortunes to the
heavy burdens which were imposed
upon during his recent canvass. 1t is a
source of regret that so enterprisiDg a
business man should be driven to the
wall by any such process.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Legal Notice.

ITO EDWARD HARRIS. of Colfax, California,
i and Jane Mays, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
heirs and legatees of the estate of John Harris late
of Belmont county, Ohio, deceased-You will take
notice, that have presented to the probate court of
Belmont county, Ohio claim against said estate of
said decedent for S128986, for money loaned dece-
dent in his lifetime and have asked for the allow
ance of the same. The time fixed for hearing the
same is March I'd, 1887. VIM. HARRIS,
20-td One of the Execs of Jno. Harris, decd.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Ass;guee's Notice,

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
signed was appointed and qualified as As
signee of the estate OF Andrew Porterfield, ss>
slgnor. of said county.
All persons indebted to said estate are re-
Quested to make Immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate will
present them duly authentic Nted for settle
ment. LEE EVAES s,
l 6-3t Assignee.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

VIM. J. HYDE. well know young
man of Barnesville, who had been silIng
some time from lung trouble. died after
less than weeks confinement in bed.
from typhoid pneumonia. on Thursday.
in the 22t year of his age. and his funer-
al took place on Saturday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

AT the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the First National Bank, OF
Flushing last week. the old board OF
directors viz: Jacob Hollo way, E. Hol'
lingsworth. VIM. Nichols, Smith Hirst
J W Nichols, David Branson, Stephen
Hobson. and F NJ Cowen were re-elect-
ed for the ensuin yeaI. The board OF
directors organized by the election ni
Jacob Holloway, President.and T. M
Cowen, Cashier. The last statement OF
the bank shows that it has been success.
fully managed by those officials during
the past year.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

MRS. ELLEN J. GAYHART, wife OF
John Gayh Esq, of Lewis Mills, died
on Saturday. from drOpsy. aged about
90 years. Deceased conducted the mer
cbandising business for a number OF
years. and was well and favorably
known. A husband and one SOD, Mr..
Alonzo Gay are bereft by her death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

The ice broke in the Ohio at Wheel
ing, Monday forenoon. and moved off in
good style. doing but little damage. A
barge belonging to the c., l.. & W. rail-
road. was swept away. but was captured
below ard returned. The ice gorged at
MouDdsvilie. causing the river to rise at
that point. 1t closed again on Tuesday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE services at the Methodist church,
of this place, continue each evening
this week except Saturday evening; Fri
day afternoon also service in the church
at $50. A cordial invitation to all to
attend these services.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

The stockholders of the Bstesyills
National Bank, voted on the PROPOSE
tiOn, on the 7tb inst, of going into liqui
datlon and closing up the affairs of the
bank. Four hundred shares were re-
quired to carry the measure. and but 22I
were cast in favor of it, 80 that the
bank will continue business.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

AYERS PILLS cure constipation, i'm.
prove the appetiet, promote digestion,
restore healthy action, and regulate ev
cry function. They are pleasant to take
gentle in their operation. yet thorough
searching, and powerful in subduing
disease.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
Assignee,s Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that In the Probate
IN Court of Belmont county. Ohio the under
signed was appointed and qualified as AS
signee OF the estate Of Alexander Y. Hender-
son, assignor, of Belmont county, Ohio.
All persons Indebted to said estate are re-
queste6 to make immediate payment, and
those having claims against said estate Will
present them, duly authenticated for settle
ment. JOHN POLLOCK,
6>3t Assignee
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

T. ]. BUCHANAN, President of the
Barnesville Window Glass works, and
5. @. Hamilton, Sect of the Bellaire
werks, were in attendance at the meet
ing of the American Window Glass
Manufacturers Association in Wash
ington city, on Thursday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE Independent says that the hills
around Bellsire, have not less Than fifty
feet of clay. well adapted to the making
of fire brick and the manufacture of
crockery and terra-cOtta ware, and
urges an investigation into the feasi>
bility of operating fire brick manu-
factory
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

FINDLEY BYERs a farmer and stock
dealer. of Mead township died on Mont
day from typhoid pneumonia, aged 35
years. Deceased was a man in robust
health when taken Ill. a wife and
small family are bereft by his death.
The funeral occurred yesterday.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE big religious revival in the Cont
cord Presbyterian church,at Centerville
is still in progress. About Al names
have been added to the church roll
FOrty-three members were received
publicly into the church on profession
of faith, last Sabbath.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

IT is stated that an organization is
forming among B. & o. employees for the
purpose of preventing profanity and
drinking among their number. Should
such scheme succeed, the B. & o. com
pany could well afford To give an extra
allowance to their force.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

TIE Belmont county wool growers
association will hold meeting in this
place on Tuesday, Feb. at 12 o'clock
noon. Business of Importance will be
brought before the meeting and full
attendance is desired.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

PRoF. HENRY EBERLING, a pioneer
musician of Wheeling, died at bis board
ing place, in that city. on Monday, after
snort illness. aged 50 years. Deceased
together with Prof. Henry Vaas organ
lied the first band that Wheeling ever
had
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
saturday, February 18th, 1887,

saturday, February 18th, 1887,
at II o'clock noon, said farm described as follows
Being the east half of section number 18 township
number g. and range number ), of the lands subject
to sale at Steubenvile, Ohio, containing 244 acres
and 46 poles except therefrom the northeast quarter
of said section township and range, beginning fol
the at station at the northeast of said
section; thence with the east boundary thereof south
80 west 1874 perches to station In road; thence
north 81 west 1923 perches to station 8; thence
north 2sio east 1874 perches to station stone OF
the Dorth boundary of the section and herewith
south S14o east 1884 perches to the place of begin
ming, containing 122 acres and % plOes, leaving
for sale 122 acres and 23 poles.
TERMS -One-th1rd cash; one-third in one year
and One-third in two years; deferred payments to
draw annual per cent. interest and TO be secured
by mortgage on premises sold.
Also, at same time and place. about 800 bushels OF
corn in crib 20 tons of hay in barn, and the one
half of acres of fodder in shock.
A credit of six months on all sums exceeding So
Will be given ON chattels, by purchaser giving ap-
proved security. ALFRED BETHEL,
Surviving executor of John Mccall decd.
J. w. Nichols, Atty for Exec'r. sit
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

THE annual tax sale took place or
Tuesday and was we'll attended oy deal.
ers in tax titles. Although large nun
Der of tracts were advertised coDpars.
lively few went to sale-the Treasur.
er's collectors wiping the entire list oul
in some townships.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

TwENTY-sIX PERsoNS.tweDtyo of then
on profession of faith, we're added to the
Second Presbyterian church in Bellaire
on last Sabbath. The pastor. Rev. DR.
Brown. has been holding special services
in very quiet way for the past two
weeks, and much substantial good is be-
ing accomplished.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

Mr.. ARCHIE HAMMOND, who, during
the last four years. has been postmaster
at New Athens, died on Friday. De-
ceased was for many years member of
the firm of Hammond s. Mccullough,
druggists, and was esteemed as an hon
orable and upright citizen. A wife and
five children are bereft by his death.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

SAMUEL MOORE. young man about
% years of age, and brother of W. j
Moore. the merchant at Jerusalem, died
on Friday, from consumption, and his
remains were inferred at Wocdsfield
Dec ased went to Colorado a couple OF
years ago, with the hope of improving
his health, but to no avail.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

A REGULAR blizzard is prevailing in
the west. AT st. Paul on Tuesday morn
ing it was 36 deg. below zero. At Chi
cagO the maximum temperature was 10
deg below. Freezing weather is report
ed as far south rs Pensacola.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20

DIR. C. E KCRTz of Bellaire. is to read
a paper entitled Our Fever Epidemic
from Drinking Water" before the Ohio
State sanitary Association, which meets
in Columbus, Feb. 10 and Il.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1887-01-20
VALUBLE FARM for SALE

OFFER at private sale for the next six week, the
farm where l reside, situated on the National
Pike, miles west of st. Clairsville, and 3 miles
east of MOrristOwn, containing los acres-12 being
timber, balance in grass; well watered; has young
apple orchard; well improved convenient to church.
school and pOstofce. For further particulars call
on or address EUGENE WATSON, Louisville, Bel
mont county, Ohio est